From the Diagnosis Dictionary

SSRIs
Antidepressants

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (or SSRIs) are a class of antidepressants prescribed for depression and anxiety disorders. They work by increasing the amount of the neurotransmitter serotonin. First developed in the 1970s, allegedly with fewer side effects than their predecessors, they continue to generate controversy. Like most antidepressants, the SSRIs are most effective when used in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy and other talk therapy.

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SSRIs Blogs

In Practice
A Practicing Doctor's Views on Psychiatry and Contemporary Culture.
By Dr. Peter Kramer
Unstuck: Healing Ourselves
Your guide to the journey out of depression.
By James Gordon, M.D.
Health Matters
Connecting you to the sources of health
By Robert J. Hedaya, M.D.
Mood Swings
A Psychiatrist Surveys the Mind and the Wider World
By Dr. Nassir Ghaemi
Living With Depression
A personal exploration of mood disorders.
By Martha Manning
The Depression Cure
How to beat depression without drugs.
By Stephen Ilardi, Ph.D.
Living With Depression
A personal exploration of mood disorders.
By Martha Manning
The Social Side of Depression
Depression is about much more than "bad chemistry"--and it's contagious. How you can help stop the spread.
By Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.
Sacramento Street Psychiatry
More than just meds.
By Steven Reidbord, MD
The Mindfulness Approach
Therapeutic Techniques that Work
By Peter Strong, Ph.D.
Genius and Madness
From Elvis to Picasso and the thorny intersection of "madness" and creativity.
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